By james art This was a long time coming.
Flat Cavalry have been pouring over the new music they’ve been giving fans lately, and this single is no exception. But unlike “Three Car Garage”, this new song is not so new to their fans.
Since announcing their upcoming ten-year anniversary album, Plain foreverthe West Texas band noted that the album will feature a collection of their favorite songs from the past decade, including some new songs and unreleased recordings. When this announcement was made, many fans commented, hoping that this meant that “Lubbock” would finally be released, and their wishes were soon granted.
“5 years ago we released an acoustic video on YouTube to celebrate the Texas Tech basketball team making it to the NCAA Championship Game. Since that day you all have been blowing up our comments asking for the song to be released.
Earlier this year we went back to our studio, Amusement Park Studio, and recorded this song to tape.”
“Lubbock” is the ultimate ode to the band’s roots and the West Texas college town that helped found the band. Lead singer Cleto Cordero and drummer Jason Albers met on campus while students at Texas Tech University. The song, written after the two were no longer students, is an ode to what makes the campus and the city of Lubbock such a special place.
Frontman Cleto Cordero says:
“I wrote this song after living in Lubbock for a season of my life. I really adopted it as my new hometown. I’m just fascinated by the musical history there and the people and the kindness they have in their hearts and the love they have for the community.
I’ve been sitting on it for a while because it never made sense to put it in any of these other projects, but it finally has a place to live now. It’s one of my favorite songs and moments we’ve ever put on tape.”
Ever since the band released the video on YouTube in 2019, fans have been hoping and wishing it would appear on every album, but Flatland knew what they were doing, saving this one for a more special edition.
“Lubbock” is a fan favorite for a reason, and hearing the lyrics with a full band breathes new life into the song without taking away from the nostalgic feel that made fans fall in love with the single to begin with.
“If you’re heading west on 84
You’re right up her alley
She will welcome you with the welcome mat of cotton fields
And a bouquet of wind turbines
The setting summer sun is her porch light
It’s so bright I look away
Mac Davis is playing on my stereo
It brings a smile to my face
God, I miss this place…”
This was worth the wait… fire it up.
If you want to catch Flatland Cavalry on the road, they’ll be in Lubbock for two nights next month. I can only imagine how electric it will be singing “Lubbock” in Lubbock, Texas.
Flatland Cavalry Tour Dates:
November 2 – Scottsdale, AZ – Dreamy Draw Music Festival
November 7—Lubbock, TX—The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
November 8—Lubbock, TX—The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences
November 9—Wichita Falls, TX—Kay Yeager Coliseum
November 14—Indianapolis, IN—Egyptian Room at the Old National Center
November 15 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe
November 16—Cincinnati, Ohio—Andrew J Brady Music Center
November 21 – Orono, Maine – Collins Center for the Arts
November 22—Wallingford, CT—Toyota Oakdale Theatre
November 23—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore
December 9 – Nashville, Tennessee – Grand Ole Opry
December 31 – Fort Worth, Texas – Dickeys Arena
April 25 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach Festival